OVERALL
South Texas Chapter ACS Annual Meeting
February 19-21, 2026
The Westin Houston Medical Center
Houston, TX
CME INFORMATION
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Round One: Resident Surgical Jeopardy: 2.5 credits
FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Abstract Session: President Session: 1.50 credit
ACS Update: 0.75 credit
Concurrent Session: Surgical Oncology (cancer mandate 1 hour) & Surgical/Patient Education: 1 credit
Concurrent Session: Pediatric Surgery & Disparities: 1 credit
Ethics Lecture: 1 credit (ethics mandate 1 hour)
Concurrent Mini-Talk Session: Acute Care (trauma mandate .75 hour) &
QI Outcomes: .75 credit
President’s Address: .5 credit
Great Debate (bariatrics): .75 credit (bariatric mandate .75 hour)
Surgical Skills Session: 1 credit
Final Round: Resident Surgical Jeopardy: 1 credit
FEBRUARY 21, 2026
ePoster Session: 1.25 credit
Abstract Session: Acute Care: 1 credit (trauma mandate 1 hour)
Pokorney Lecture: .75 credit
Concurrent Session: Surgical Potpourri I and Elective Surgery: 1 credit
Lessons from My Younger Self: 1 credit
HOW TO CLAIM CME
CME Certificates
- Please complete the online evaluation form to claim your total CME credits for the South Texas
- Chapter ACS Annual Meeting. Please complete the evaluation form by Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Have your ACS ID ready.
- Certificates will be emailed on Monday, March 23, 2026 if requested.
- Visit the South Texas ACS website to complete the evaluation or scan QR code.
ePosters Session
ePoster Session | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 7:00am
TEAM GAMES
Resident Jeopardy
TBA
Surgical Skills
TBA
EXHIBITORS
ABSTRACT GRADING
Friday, February 20, 2026
ABSTRACT GRADING
Saturday, February 21, 2026
ePoster Session
SPEAKER CENTER
Key Dates
- Thursday, January 29, 2026 | Hotel Reservation Deadline
- Sunday, February 1, 2026 | e-Posters are due to the South Texas ACS
- Friday, February 6, 2026 | abstract/speaker changes due
- Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Podium Presentations due to the South Texas ACS
- February 19-21, 2026 | South Texas Chapter ACS Annual Meeting
Abstract Acceptance
Read the guidelines carefully – including uploading your presentation and items at the podium.
Abstract Changes
All changes to speakers and abstracts are due no later than Friday, February 6, 2026. To submit changes, click on the abstract change form button below.
Hotel Reservations
Reserve your hotel room by Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Visit the hotel page for the link to reserve your room.